Local shops sorted by what they sell, so you can go straight to clothes, home or the perfect gift. For pre-loved designer pieces, see Consignment and Vintage.
A great group of women who'll have you looking stylish and chic, and laughing the whole time you shop. The edit leans international, with designers like Herskind, Gestuz and Muma World, plus home and beauty finds.
Pro tip: Can't make it in? They ship across Canada from their online shop. Ask about private shopping events for a girls' night.
6120 2 St SE, Unit A9-E · Map for Collins St · Website for Collins St
A female-run Calgary favourite since 2012, now led by Ava Sabharwal. Dresses, denim, knits, boots and a western capsule, with complimentary one-on-one styling appointments and colour analysis. A new second shop at Market Mall just opened.
Pro tip: Park in the building's lot off the west alley and get your first hour validated free.
506 12 Ave SW · Map for 27 Boutique · Website for 27 Boutique
Founder Aja Kichula's edit of elevated designer pieces: Citizens of Humanity and AGOLDE denim, A.L.C., IRO, Self-Portrait and Simkhai. Great jeans, beautiful outerwear and the dress for the occasion, now in a new home on Kensington Road.
Pro tip: Book a personal styling session, or their wardrobe clean-up to make the most of what you already own.
1211 Kensington Rd NW · Map for RTND · Website for RTND
A clothing and shoe shop built around personal styling. Book a stylist and they'll have pieces pulled for you, help you build a capsule wardrobe and handle alterations in store.
1009 9 Ave SE · Map for espy
A bright, beautifully curated lifestyle boutique that feels like shopping by the sea in Italy. Quality clothing and accessories, local home goods and gifts, all chosen by a family that clearly loves what they do. It smells as good as it looks.
1934 34 Ave SW · Map for Sunday State
The place for bras, lingerie and pajamas, with expert fittings from founder Chai Swinton. Inclusive sizing, bridal, shapewear, swim and beautiful sleepwear, in a private, welcoming upstairs boutique.
Pro tip: Book an appointment for a proper fitting. Walk-ins are welcome on Saturdays.
718 17 Ave SW, #7, 2nd floor · Map for Body by Chai · Website for Body by Chai
A women-owned slow fashion label founded right here in Calgary, made in small batches in Canada from natural fabrics. Think the softest jersey tees and tanks, French terry lounge sets, cotton toques and robes you'll live in all weekend. They plant a tree for every piece sold.
Pro tip: Start with a lounge set. There's a kids' line too, so the whole family can match.
A Calgary activewear label, founded by Erin O., making soft, functional pieces for women that go from a workout to coffee to errands. Leggings, sports bras, skorts and coverups, plus hoodies, sweats and tanks for the off-duty days.
Pro tip: The shop is only open Thursday and Saturday mornings, so shop online the rest of the week. Pickup in Calgary is free.
1409B 2 St SW · Map for Vinni the Label · Website for Vinni the Label
A Calgary style institution since 1997, from husband-and-wife team Jon and Cornelia Wiebe. Menswear on one side, womenswear on the other, with hard-to-find designer labels, great denim and a slow-fashion bent. Shop together and nobody waits outside.
Pro tip: The Inglewood shop at 1006 9 Ave SE is open Wednesday to Sunday.
810B 16 Ave SW, plus Inglewood · Map for Leo Boutique · Website for Leo Boutique
Elevated streetwear and designer menswear on 17th, from Comme des Garçons, Maison Margiela and Rick Owens to Stone Island and Stüssy, plus sneakers from Nike and New Balance. There's a small women's edit too.
Pro tip: Look for their own LESS 17 label alongside the big names.
930 17 Ave SW · Map for LESS 17 · Website for LESS 17
A tightly curated mix of apparel, shoes, skincare and objects for the man who already has everything. Make it your first stop, not your last resort.
709 11 Ave SW · Map for Stuff
Shaving and grooming done properly: safety razors, brushes, soaps and fine knives, with staff who will walk a beginner through the whole kit.
1222 9 Ave SE · Map for Kent of Inglewood
Also see: Genuine Design Luxury Consignment on the Consignment and Vintage page for high-end menswear.
Come for the jewellery and claw clips, stay for the clothing. A small, thoughtful edit of pieces that all go together, and staff who help without hovering.
902 9 Ave SE · Map for TUU by CoutuKitsch
Calgary's iconic cowboy hat maker. Pick your colour, crown and brim, then watch them shape it for you. Not cheap, but it's a hat for life. Closed Sundays.
914 11 St SE · Map for Smithbilt Hats
Possibly the prettiest shop in the city. Artisan ceramics, table linens, books, bath products and clothing, all beautifully displayed, with staff who love telling you the story behind each piece.
1226 9 Ave SE · Map for Faire Living
A maximalist's dream. Overflowing shelves, warm lighting, and every kitchen gadget, coffee table book, cheeky local card and Jellycat a homebody could want. It feels cozier than a shop this size should.
1010 17 Ave SW · Map for Steeling Home
Not your typical gift store. Handcrafted jewellery, home decor and garden pieces you won't find anywhere else in the city. This is the answer for the hard-to-buy-for mother-in-law, and they'll wrap it beautifully.
722 17 Ave SW · Map for Rubaiyat
A family-run home and gift shop with displays that are always changing. Unique décor, seasonal pieces and work by Canadian artists, plus a very soft shop dog.
1223 9 Ave SE · Map for Lemonceillo Home & Gift
The stop for Alberta-made gifts, founded by the makers behind Camp Brand Goods. Cozy sweaters, jewellery, natural candles and cocktail kits. Come the week before Stampede for western wear you'll actually want to wear again.
1119 10 Ave SE · Map for Livery Shop
A neighbourhood shop that takes the novelty out of gift giving. Locally made products, practical home goods and sustainably made bath and body. Gifts that get used, not regifted.
Kitchen goods, home decor and general gifts. The easy win when you're already at the mall running errands.
A Calgary fixture for more than 25 years, part art store and part party shop. Cards, wrapping, decorations and every art supply you forgot you needed, plus a proper fountain pen and ink counter.
710 17 Ave SW · Map for Reid's Stationers
Pens, paper and pencils, many imported from Japan, plus notebooks, stickers, planners and desk organizers. A slippery slope for anyone who loves stationery. Budget accordingly.
1333 9 Ave SE · Map for Recess
A neighbourhood staple for more than 20 years. Cards, accessories and easy gifts for the baby shower, engagement party or birthday where you don't know the host that well.
A deep, wonderfully cluttered record store with new and used vinyl and CDs, and staff who seem to know the whole inventory by heart. Plan to lose an afternoon. Closed Mondays.
1208 9 Ave SE · Map for Recordland
Canada's largest carrier of hand-crafted Japanese knives. Once you've cut a tomato with one, everything else feels like a butter knife. They'll sharpen the ones you already own too.
The neighbourhood drugstore with a shop worth the trip. Artisanal chocolate, stationery, candles, grooming and quirky gifts you won't find anywhere else, with a coffee counter for the browse.
112 4 St NE · Map for Lukes Drug Mart